Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
39°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Kabul
Afghanistan · Asia
Cold weather and some snow or mixed precipitation are the main limitations.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
39°F
Lows around 16°F
Precipitation
6 days/mo
Sun
8.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Some snow or mixed precipitation is possible this month.
20%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
8.4 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryJanuary Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 32° and nights feel near 13°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
59%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
4 mphJanuary Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 38°F, easing to about 32°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning26°F
Rain13%
Cloud38%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday37°F
Rain14%
Cloud38%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon38°F
Rain14%
Cloud39%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowEarly evening32°F
Rain13%
Cloud39%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 16 | 1.6 | 6 | 8.4 | 60 |
| Feb | 42 | 21 | 2.4 | 8 | 9.0 | 63 |
| Mar | 53 | 32 | 2.7 | 9 | 10.0 | 64 |
| Apr | 66 | 44 | 3.0 | 12 | 11.6 | 59 |
| May | 77 | 53 | 2.1 | 12 | 12.5 | 49 |
| Jun | 86 | 61 | 0.5 | 4 | 13.2 | 36 |
| Jul | 91 | 67 | 0.4 | 2 | 13.0 | 37 |
| Aug | 89 | 65 | 0.2 | 1 | 12.8 | 39 |
| Sep | 82 | 58 | 0.3 | 2 | 11.7 | 39 |
| Oct | 70 | 47 | 0.6 | 4 | 10.5 | 47 |
| Nov | 57 | 35 | 0.9 | 5 | 9.4 | 54 |
| Dec | 46 | 24 | 0.9 | 4 | 8.7 | 54 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Aug 26, 2026
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